Photo Rumors

Canon is reviving its compact camera line and has taken the #1 spot in Japan

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2025

Compact cameras are experiencing a comeback, and Canon is currently the leader in Japan in that category.

Compact fixed-lens cameras are becoming more popular, while interchangeable-lens cameras are starting to lose their popularity

The new PowerShot Elph 360 HS A model Canon introduced recently is just a rebadged 10-year-old camera that now sells for almost double the price (they did not even bother to upgrade to USB-C).

Canon is also increasing the production of the PowerShot G7 X III compact camera (announced back in 2019).

The new Canon PowerShot V1 and two other compact cameras will be in short supply

Canon recently acknowledged “the popularity of compact cameras“:

Canon released full-year financial reports, confirms upcoming compact camera(s)

BCN Rankings published the latest compact camera manufacturers’ sales volume, and Canon is currently the leader:

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Act fast: Fujifilm X100VI camera (black) is now in stock

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2025

The black Fujifilm X100VI camera is now in stock at B&H Photo.

Act fast, they will sell out pretty quickly.

Check out also the latest Fujifilm X100VI camera accessories:

New: Fujifilm X100VI “Slim Skin” case by Akaralabs

Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fujifilm X100VI camera| 92 Comments

Announced: Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 & AF 14mm f/4.0 Air lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2025

The previously reported Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air E/Z (APS-C) and AF 14mm f/4.0 Air FE/Z (full frame) lenses are now officially announced. Here are the pre-orders links:

Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air: B&H Photo| Viltrox | Pergear
Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air (pre-sale starts on October 20th): B&H Photo | Viltrox | Pergear

Additional information:

Posted in Viltrox| Tagged Viltrox, Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air, Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air| 19 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2025

Here is what else is new:

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What’s coming next from the big three?

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2025

The big three (Sony, Canon, and Nikon) are expected to announce new camera models before the end of 2025 or in early 2026:

Posted in Canon, Nikon, Sony| Tagged Canon EOS R6 Mark III, canonrumors, Nikon Z9II, nikonrumors, Sony a7 V, Sony Rumors| 34 Comments

The 6 years old Sony RX100 VII is more expensive than the new Ricoh GR IV camera

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2025

The 6-year-old Sony RX100 VII camera with a 1″ sensor ($1,698) is currently $200 more expensive than the new Ricoh GR IV camera with an APS-C sensor ($1,496):

You can compare both cameras here.

The Fuji X100VI is $1,799 – only $100 more than the RX100 VII.

The Sony RX100 VII was announced in July 2019:

Sony RX100 VII camera officially announced with a9 level speed performance (there is no new RX100 V model)

The price difference is similar in Japan:

Posted in Ricoh, Sony| Tagged Ricoh GR IV, Sony RX100 VII| 71 Comments

DJI Mini 5 Pro drone officially announced outside of the US

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2025

The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone, which has already been leaked online, is now officially announced outside of the US. Check pricing and availability at Foto Erhardt and WEX Photo (in stock at both retailers). I guess after the DJI Air 3S fiasco, the company decided not to even bother this time to release their latest product in the US.